SENCo

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent day specialist provider as a SENCo at Baston House School. This role focuses on supporting pupils with special educational needs, ensuring high-quality teaching and appropriate support. Enjoy a 4-Day Working Week trial, enhancing work/life balance while making a positive impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Physical health checks

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Responsibilities

• Liaise with parents/carers about pupil’s needs and any provision made.
• Have day-to-day responsibility for the operation of the SEND policy.
• Develop an annual whole school SEN improvement plan.

Education

UK QTS or equivalent

Job description

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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title: SENCo

Location: Baston House School, Bromley, BR2 7AB

Salary: Up to £46,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the role

The successful candidate will work with the Headteacher and therapy team to determine the strategic development of the SEND policy and provision. You will provide professional guidance to colleagues and liaise with staff, parents, and other agencies to ensure pupils with SEN receive appropriate support and high-quality teaching. You will advise on the graduated approach to SEN support and differentiated teaching methods suitable for individual pupils in collaboration with the therapy team. You will work with the Headteacher and school governors to ensure the school complies with the Equality Act 2010 regarding reasonable adjustments and access arrangements.

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with parents/carers about pupils’ needs and provisions.
• Manage the operation of the SEND policy and coordinate specific support for pupils with EHC plans.
• Review and evaluate the school's SEND support in collaboration with the Headteacher and local authority, contributing to the local offer development.
• Identify patterns in the school's SEN identification and use data to improve teaching quality.
• Act as a point of contact for external agencies, especially the local authority, to ensure appropriate support.
• Coordinate with future education providers to ensure smooth transitions for pupils and their families.
• Develop an annual whole-school SEN improvement plan with the Headteacher.

Qualifications Required

• UK QTS or equivalent

About us

Baston House is an independent day specialist provider of education and care for young people and adults aged 5 to 19 with Autism (ASC).

Our environment supports learning and promotes well-being through community cohesion. We focus on inclusion, social understanding, academic achievement, independence, and safety.

Options Autism has over 16 years of experience providing care and education for individuals with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead in innovative approaches delivering measurable outcomes.

In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Why join Options Autism?

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll receive an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options for increased contributions
• Access to mental health support and health checks through “Your Wellbeing Matters”

Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, offers:

• A broad range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatments

Our focus is on making a positive impact on the lives of pupils and vulnerable young adults, ensuring your role is meaningful and rewarding.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, providing more personal time. The 4DWW is contingent upon successful probation completion and is not a contractual benefit.